"The CRTOC will encourage employers and the Aboriginal community to work together to develop a competent contaminates sites workforce for the future. The skills and knowledge acquired by the Aboriginal participants will be transferable to other sectors of the economy when the contaminated sites activities have been completed. It is a win-win situation for all partners"
~ Grant Trump, President and Chief Executive Officer, ECO Canada
About our Training Fund:
ECO is administering the funding for CRTOC in order to train Aboriginal people in assessment, remediation and monitoring of contaminated sites – focused in Northern Canada during 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 - however, southern sites are considered.
Aboriginal organizations who wish to apply for the funds may match the 50% contribution from their ASETS program. The 50% company match can include in-kind funds attributed to training and supervision on the job. Companies who engage in the training must indicate employment opportunities for Aboriginal people. Companies can provide their 50% company contribution by including the supervisor’s training time, fair market value for training equipment and/or a percentage of the wages for the trainees. Applicants must indicate that employment is available for Aboriginal people through letters of commitment.
Who Should Apply:
Applications are invited from organizations interested in funding support for Aboriginal training in the contaminant assessment, remediation, monitoring and/or other allied fields. In addition to providing 50% of the funding for formal and/or on-the-job training, matched through an organization’s personnel and equipment resources dedicated to training, a job coach is provided to act as a resource to the employer and trainees. This is a significant opportunity to develop capacity within the Aboriginal population, which shares a dedicated interest to preserving the land.
Training can be considered in any of the skills required for employment in the contaminants remediation industry including, but not limited to:
• heavy equipment operation
• driver education
• safety
• transportation of dangerous goods
• environmental monitoring
• wildlife and bear monitoring
• labourers
• cooks and cooks’ helpers
• security
• asbestos remediation
• HAZWOPER training
• other allied training
If you are unsure as to whether your desired training is applicable please contact us directly.
Employers, Aboriginal Communities, or Trainers are all eligible fund recipients. Proponents must demonstrate training value in the proposals, specifically:
• Training programs must be job specific and directed at industry identified jobs
• Specified training must demonstrate the opportunities for employment of Aboriginal people upon successful completion of specified skills training programs
• Training must focus on job skill development leading directly to employment in the contaminated sites industry
• Training must maximize employment results
• Wherever possible, training should be eligible for apprenticeship, certification or laddered to progressive levels of occupational achievement
The deadline for submissions is October 29, 2010. Thank you.
Please download the all Application Guidelines below.